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Bombus |
Bumble Bee |
This species is yellow and black and covered with hairs. |
Nests underground in abandoned rodent burrows, mulch or under logs. |
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Specius Speciousus |
Cicada Killer |
It is 40 mm long and black in color with pale yellow markings on the last three abdominal segments. It’s a solitary wasp. |
These insects occur in all states east of the Rocky Mountains and prefer to dig their burrows in sandy, bare, well drained soil exposed to full sunlight. |
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Apis Mellifera |
Honey Bee |
Lives in colonies from 20,000 to 80,000 bees. This species is essential for flower pollination. |
Most colonies are in hives that are managed by bee keepers, but they may become established in walls or eaves of homes. |
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Sphecidae |
Mud Dauber Wasp |
A black wasp with a long thin waist that is not social or aggressive towards people. |
Constructs brood chambers on the side of buildings and under eaves. |
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Polistes |
Paper Wasp |
This wasp has yellow with brown markings or black with red or yellow markings. These wasps are aggressive and readily sting people. |
Usually contruct paper like combs under eaves of homes. |
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Vespula |
Yellow jacket |
This species is 12 mm long and has alternating yellow and black markings on the abdomen. The wasp is very aggressive in defending itself and its nest. |
Usually contruct paper like comb nests under and above ground. |